After thousands of minutes of episodes, the boys make their final episode.  Nino & Tony discuss why the episodes were less frequent and ultimately why they believe it ended.   Additionally, they dive into what they got from the experience and how you the supporters played a part. 

Every year the list of items Trick or Treaters receive grows longer and longer.  Nino & Tony break down the Top 10 items that Nino has received throughout the years and what makes them the best.   Some of the items on the list are quite surprising!  

Friends come about in so many ways - school, sports, work, and proximity.   In this episode, Nino & Tony discuss different types of friends and what qualities are important to be a good friend.  They also discuss when friends are needed the most and why it's good to have friends that you trust.  

It's hard to know the right time to speak up with your friends, a teacher,  sports coach, or a family member.   In this episode, Nino & Tony talk through some instances where you MUST speak up versus when you might want to remain quiet and wait your turn.  The boys provide some helpful tips and general guidelines on when/how to speak up.  In the final segments, Nino & Tony also discuss some gray areas that may be more complicated when deciding to talk or not.  

The world is a busy place and people have more things to do than ever in history. Nino & Tony dive into why we should take time out from our busy schedules to help people that are in need.   The boys tackle all the benefits of helping other people and why should we invest our time to help. 

Do you play sports? Are you doing everything you can to play the best you can? In the latest episode, Nino & Tony discuss the difference between committing to your sport and going through the motions.  Nino dives into some qualities and behaviors that are necessary to reach your potential.  Have some other ideas? Share them at Lessons From the Son on Instagram! Check us out at Lessonsfromtheson.com 

When summer fun is ending and it's time to go back to school, some kids can really get bummed.   Nino comes up with 10 ideas to help look on the bright side and think positive about going back to school instead of dreading it.   

Whether you are an athlete, a musician or an entrepreneur, you going to want to set some goals.  In this episode, Nino & Tony discuss different types of goals, how to set goals and why they are important.  

Nino & Tony discuss the documentary about Derek Jeter called The Captain. They boys examine the show and discuss some of the traits, habits & surroundings that helped Derek Jeter become successful.  They also dive into the Hall of Famer #2 handled adversity and success.  These Mets fans also never miss a chance to remind the Yankees fans about their loss in the subway series and what lessons come from it. 

You love your favorite sport. You want to get better at it and your competition is increasing, should you play this sport all year round? In this episode Nino and Tony discuss the pros and cons of specializing versus playing multiple sports.   Nino jumps into some ideas that young athletes can try even if they only really love playing one sport.  There are many different views on this topic. Give us your opinion on Insta@LessonsFromTheSon or directly on our website www.lessonsfromtheson.com. 

We've got another archived episode for you this week! Nino & Tony talk about struggling, hitting slumps, and the mindset needed to get out of those slumps. They discuss tips, tricks, & techniques you can begin to use immediately in order to find the success you want. 

In this archived episode, Nino & Tony sitdown and share the entrepreneurial story of Gary Vaynerchuck. They break down where a lot of his lessons in life as a kid came from, how he was able to grow his family's business, and now go on to build one of the biggest online brands out there.  This refreshed, archived, episode is a must listen for any kids (and parents) with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Coach Jason Ferber returns for a Part-Two on the show this week. Coach Jason Ferber is a youth baseball coach from New York, currently based in California. His Instagram, @CoachFerber is one of the most followed (if not the most followed) baseball coaches on Instagram, currently sitting at over 154,000 followers.

Coach Jason Ferber is a youth baseball coach based in New York. His Instagram, @CoachFerber is one of the most followed (if not the most followed) baseball coaches on Instagram, currently sitting at over 154,000 followers. Since we had the pleasure to sit-down with him, we knew we had to ask him not only about his own life and how he got started. But, we picked his brain on special tips & tricks that you, our audience, can use in creating success on and off the diamond.  This is a very...

This week Nino & Tony discuss the idea of Walk-Up music in baseball. Is it a distraction? Is it a motivator? Some youth leagues don't allow it, should they? Why or why not? We'd also love to hear from you...what are your thoughts on this topic? Send us a message over on Instagram @LessonsFromTheSon 

This week Nino & Pops sits down with 2 very special guests...the Perez Brothers! The Perez brothers are capitalizing on the come back of collecting baseball cards. So, in this episode we discuss what kind of cards you should be looking for, the uniqueness of some of them, along with a ton of other fun topics. 

In this episode, Nino & Pops share ideas on how to improve your approach to daily activities and how to overcome those Monday Blues.   Nino goes further to explain how to improve your attitude and mindset with each task and why it's important.  

Every player deals with the end of the season in a different way.   Nino & Tony discuss ways to view the season as a success even if your team doesn't win the championship.  They also come with a bunch of ideas on how to take a break from the sport that they love. 

When we sit back and think about the role that mom's play in young athletes, bright students and just overall good people, it's really eye-opening.   In this episode, Nino & Tony explore the role of many types of mothers: single moms, working mothers, & stay-at-home moms.   Throughout the discussion it becomes apparent why we should find an opportunity to celebrate mother's in some way, every day.  

Training hard, practicing and preparing for your game is only part of the puzzle.  Nino & Tony discuss the importance of having the right fuel before your competition.   The boys discuss 10 healthy snacks that are recommended to keep athletes energized and full but not sluggish before their games.  

In our ultra competitive world, we often focus on goals of independent development.  If you have a team-first mentality, does it mean you are soft or lack ambition?  In our latest episode, Nino & Tony discuss the definition of being a good teammate, how it impacts your own goals and why it's important.  

One of the topics we have been dealing with personally is Independence. In the latest episode, Nino & Tony explore what it is, why it's important and how to gain it.  The guys address it within the context of school, sports and the parent/child relationship. 

When we set out to achieve a goal, we start with a plan.  The two factors that determine if we meet that goal are structure and discipline.  Nino & Tony dive into why those elements are important and how we can consistently move forward. Plus a little bit of Met talk.

When we play a sport that we love but we're not getting the playing time on the field/court, it can be VERY frustrating .  Nino & Tony suggest some tips that you can take to help regain command of the situation and can determine the next steps.  The boys also suggest some important communication tips when working with your coach.